The curb appeal will go from messy to maintained.
Clean even where it’s not seen. Expect people to be picky when they are shopping for and choosing a new home. Cleanliness counts — and you only get one chance at a first impression. So make the interior of your home sparkle from the moment buyers walk through the door! For about $400, hire a cleaning service for a thorough top-to-bottom scrubbing. Even a well-maintained home has overlooked nooks and crannies. For about $300 more, get all the windows in the house professionally washed. Minor bathroom updates return big dividends. Even if you can’t afford a full bathroom renovation or remodel, small changes such as repainting, removing dated wallpaper, and replacing old lighting will update the room without hurting your budget. If there is no ventilation system in the bathroom, have a wall-fan installed. Upgrade to energy-efficient fixtures. A ceiling fan can provide light and, in warmer months, produce a soft breeze that can reduce the need for expensive air conditioning. But an outdated, chipped, loud, or broken ceiling fan is a useless distraction. Replace old fixtures with new ones to make your home more enjoyable as a homeowner and to increase the bottom line if you decide to sell.
$750-$1000 IMPROVEMENTS
Update the bathroom for a big ROI. A bathroom update with a budget of $100 can return a fine ROI while attracting buyers. One cost-effective change, such as replacing an outdated vanity, older plumbing, and lighting fixtures, or installing a tile floor, will improve home value and sales potential. A kitchen update adds value. As with bathroom upgrades, almost any kitchen update will add to your home’s value and garner the
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